UST Pax Romana - Medicine Unit

14/10/2026

𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗠𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥

In celebration of the 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆, UST Pax Romana – Medicine Unit invites the Thomasian community to gather for the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆. Through this meaningful Marian devotion, we come together in prayer and reflection, united in our love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. 🙏

Amid the demands of medical school, may this gathering remind us to pause, pray, and draw closer to Jesus through Mama Mary. As we offer each decade, let us entrust to her our hopes, struggles, and journey toward becoming physicians who serve with love, faith, and compassion.

Join us 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, as we begin this prayerful devotion, continuing through 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

🕛 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱 (𝟮:𝟯𝟬–𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠); 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲-𝟮𝟭 (𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟮:𝟰𝟱 𝗣𝗠)
📍 𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺, 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿, 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗱𝗴.

May our Blessed Mother strengthen our Thomasian community, guide us to trust in God’s loving providence, and inspire us to bring His peace and care to those we serve.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲.





Board: Jairah Cammayo
Caption: Ystella Sepacio

04/10/2026

"𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅, 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆!" — St. Francis of Assisi 🕊️

Despite being born into a wealthy family, St. Francis vowed a life of poverty and devotion, repairing several chapels in early Italy. He founded the Order of the Friars Minor, following the primitive rule of following the teachings of Christ and walking in His footsteps. ✝️

St. Francis and St. Dominic were the "Holy Companions", contemporaries and friends. This close friendship extends until today with the "abrazo" or Holy Embrace, celebrating the unity of the two orders towards the salvation of souls. 🤝

As we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis, we Thomasian physicians are reminded to care for everyone and everything. As stewards of the earth, we are called to protect not only our health, but the very world that was created by God. 🌍

St. Francis of Assisi, patron of animals and the environment, ora pro nobis! 🙏






Board and Caption: Maurrice Alcala

29/09/2026

“I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise.” — Psalm 138:1

The Feast of the Holy Archangels reminds us of God’s constant guidance, protection, and healing presence through His faithful messengers. St. Michael embodies courage and strength, St. Gabriel reflects humility and obedience in proclaiming God’s word, while St. Raphael represents compassion and healing for those in need.

As Thomasians doctors, may we carry these virtues throughout our journey of becoming healers. May we seek the courage of St. Michael when facing challenges, the humility of St. Gabriel in acquiring knowledge, and the compassion of St. Raphael in caring for every patient we encounter.

May our pursuit of medicine always be guided by faith, excellence, and service, allowing us to become instruments of healing who bring not only treatment, but also comfort and hope to those entrusted to our care.

St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael, holy Archangels, pray for us. 🙏






Board: Maurrice Alcala
Caption: Ystella Sepacio

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

Celebrating 37 years of faithful priestly service of Rev. Fr. Maximo P. Gatela, OP, PhL. ✨

The UST Pax Romana Medicine Unit of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery joins the community in thanking God for the gift of your vocation and for the many lives you continue to touch through your ministry, leadership, and steadfast service to His Church.

May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly, strengthen you in your priestly vocation, and fill your heart with renewed joy, grace, and peace.

Happy 37th Sacerdotal Anniversary, Father Max!
May your “Yes” to God continue to inspire us all.

Ad multos annos! 🙏💛





Board & Captions: Ystella Sepacio

28/09/2026

“I am a Catholic and wholeheartedly do accept death for God. Had I a thousand lives, all these to Him shall I offer.”

On the Feast of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Filipino Protomartyr, we honor the life of a fellow Filipino whose unwavering faith, courage, and devotion to Christ remained steadfast even amidst the greatest trials. His life reminds us that true service is rooted in love, sacrifice, and a commitment to uphold God’s mission.

As Thomasian physicians in formation, may St. Lorenzo Ruiz inspire us to carry our vocation with the same courage and humility. In every patient we encounter, may we see not only a person seeking healing, but a life entrusted to our care. May our pursuit of medicine be guided by compassion, integrity, and a heart willing to serve, reflecting the Thomasian values of faith, excellence, and service to others.

Like St. Lorenzo, may we remain steadfast in our calling, offering our knowledge, skills, and lives in the service of God and humanity. May we become physicians who heal not only through our hands, but through our hearts.

St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Filipino Protomartyr and model of faithful service, pray for us. 🙏






Board: Maurrice Alcala
Caption: Ystella Sepacio

26/09/2026

🩺✨ Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian ✨🩺

Today, we honor Saints Cosmas and Damian, brothers, physicians, and martyrs known as the Anargyroi, meaning “the Unmercenary Ones.” They cared for the sick and offered their healing freely, serving not for wealth or reward, but out of love for God and others.

As medical students of UST FMS, may their example remind us that medicine is more than a profession—it is a vocation to heal and serve. May we strive to become physicians who use our knowledge with compassion, our hands with humility, and our hearts with faith.

Heal with skill. Serve with compassion. Give without expecting anything in return. 🤍🩺

Saints Cosmas and Damian, pray for us! 🙏






Board: Maurrice Alcala
Caption: Ystella Sepacio

26/09/2026

Today, we celebrate the Feast Day of Sts. Cosmas and Damian, patron saints of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

22/09/2026

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢: 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧 ✨
Patrons of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Anargyroi, or the silverless ones, was the title given to St. Cosmas and St. Damian, the physician brothers who devoted their lives to healing others without seeking earthly reward. Their unwavering compassion and selfless service remind us that the practice of medicine is not only a pursuit of knowledge and skill, but also a mission of love and charity.

As Thomasian doctors, may we be inspired by the example of our patrons to serve with humility, integrity, and genuine concern for every patient entrusted to our care. May we strive to become physicians who treat not only illnesses, but also the people behind them, recognizing the dignity and humanity of every individual.

Join us on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰/𝗙 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, as we celebrate the Feast of our beloved patrons.

Sts. Cosmas and Damian, holy physicians and patrons of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, pray for us. 🙏





Board: Maurrice Alcala
Caption: Ystella Sepacio

21/09/2026

“For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” — Matthew 9:13

On this Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, we are reminded of Christ’s call to conversion, mercy, and service. From a tax collector to a faithful disciple, St. Matthew’s life reflects that God’s grace reaches everyone and transforms every heart willing to answer His call.

As future physicians, may we be inspired by St. Matthew’s example to see beyond illness and recognize the dignity of every person we serve. May we continue to practice medicine with compassion, humility, and a heart devoted to healing both the body and the soul.

May St. Matthew guide us in living out our mission to serve others through faith, knowledge, and love.

St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, pray for us. 🙏






Board: Maurrice Alcala
Caption: Ystella Sepacio